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Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast

Alan, Brian, and Sam

RETROTOPIA — Three countries, one passion, zero extra lives

In a pixel-powered world where video games bridge continents, a Brit, a Canadian, and an American join forces on a quest through gaming’s golden years. Welcome to RETROTOPIA — your nostalgic sanctuary for all things classic gaming. Here, Alan, Brian, and Sam fire up the consoles of yesteryear to relive the titles that defined an era. Expect deep dives, spirited debates, and more than a few laughs as they resurrect the legendary games that shaped our past — and maybe our future. Grab your controller, player one — the adventure starts now!

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#159
Sunday · 1 hr 44 min
Retrotopia Talks Resident Evil 2
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Resident Evil 2, a PlayStation game released in 1998 that follows rookie police officer Leon S. Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield as they arrive in Raccoon City, only to find the city overrun by zombies following a biological outbreak. As they fight to survive, the two uncover the sinister experiments of the Umbrella Corporation while navigating the horrors of the Raccoon City Police Department and the nightmare unfolding beneath the city. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!
#158
November 1 · 1 hr 26 min
Retrotopia Talks Zombies Ate My Neighbors
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Zombies Ate My Neighbors, a Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis game released in 1993 that puts you in the shoes of two unlikely heroes armed with everything from squirt guns to bazookas as they fight their way through hordes of zombies, monsters, and other B-movie horrors to rescue their neighbours. With dozens of levels, ridiculous weapons, oversized bosses, and plenty of nods to classic horror and monster movies, it's a frantic run-and-gun adventure where saving the neighbourhood is a lot harder than it sounds. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!
#11
October 30 · 1 hr 17 min
RetroBytes Neo: November 2026
RetroBytes Neo has found its groove as a monthly hangout for gamers and pop-culture fans alike. Each month, Joe and Brian pull up a chair for an unscripted conversation that can go just about anywhere—from industry trends and gaming history to personal stories and the occasional completely unexpected tangent. For the November 2026 episode we invited Sim Racing enthusiast Merc869 aka Frank. We're talking about different racing types, genres within genres, and the nuances that go into different types of racing games. Check out Twitch.tv/funkytbone for Sim Racing action You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia where you can get this show 15 DAYS EARLY with a video bonus exclusive to Patreon. There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the Week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon-exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon topic. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We offer a wide range of designs and continually add new ones. Get T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.
#157
October 25 · 1 hr 44 min
Retrotopia Talks Banjo-Kazooie
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Banjo-Kazooie, an N64 game released in 1998 that follows a bear named Banjo and his wisecracking bird companion, Kazooie, on a quest to rescue Banjo’s sister, Tooty, from the clutches of the evil witch Gruntilda. Explore colourful worlds, collect Jiggies and musical notes, solve puzzles, take on quirky challenges, and use Kazooie’s ever-growing list of abilities to overcome obstacles in this classic 3D platformer from Rare. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!
#156
October 18 · 1 hr 26 min
Retrotopia Talks Grand Theft Auto
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Grand Theft Auto, a PC and PlayStation game released in 1997 that drops players into a world of crime, chaos, and questionable career choices. Take on jobs for criminal organizations, steal cars, evade the police, and rack up points by causing as much mayhem as possible across three sprawling cities. With its top-down perspective, open-ended gameplay, and complete disregard for traffic laws, GTA laid the groundwork for one of gaming’s most successful franchises. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!
#155
October 11 · 1 hr 48 min
Retrotopia Talks Metal Gear Solid
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Metal Gear Solid, a PlayStation game released in 1998 that follows Solid Snake as he infiltrates a nuclear weapons facility in Alaska to stop a terrorist group, uncover a conspiracy involving the experimental Metal Gear REX, and survive a mission where stealth, deception, and knowing when not to shoot are just as important as knowing when to pull the trigger. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!
#154
October 4 · 1 hr 20 min
Retrotopia Talks Blaster Master
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Blaster Master, an NES game released in 1988 that follows Jason as he ventures into an underground world in search of his escaped pet frog, Fred, battling mutants, navigating dangerous environments, and uncovering the secrets of the mysterious world below. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!
#10
October 1 · 1 hr 24 min
RetroBytes Neo: October 2026
RetroBytes Neo has found its groove as a monthly hangout for gamers and pop-culture fans alike. Each month, Joe and Brian pull up a chair for an unscripted conversation that can go just about anywhere—from industry trends and gaming history to personal stories and the occasional completely unexpected tangent. For the October 2026 edition, the duo invites Danny from Retro Wars podcast to talk about the ongoing debate of Physical vs. Digital games. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia where you can get this show 15 DAYS EARLY with a video bonus exclusive to Patreon. There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the Week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon-exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon topic. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We offer a wide range of designs and continually add new ones. Get T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.
September 27 · 1 hr 25 min
Retrotopia Talks Blast Corps
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Blast Corps, a Nintendo 64 game released in 1997 that puts you behind the wheel of a variety of demolition vehicles as you race to clear a path for a runaway nuclear missile carrier, destroying buildings, obstacles, and pretty much anything else that gets in your way before it’s too late. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!
September 20 · 54 min
Retrotopia Talks "So You Want to Make a Video Game?"
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week things went to hell in a hand basket as our schedules and last minute foibles caused us to not be able to coordinate a recording time. So we have kicked the can that is Metal Gear Solid down the road a little and to make up for it Brian has decided to talk about what he has learned about making a video game as a solo developer. This is years of studying, classes, theory, practice, watching videos, and talking to professors which has been compiled by him in this nice neat little package. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!
#151
September 13 · 1 hr 40 min
Retrotopia Talks Mega Man 3
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Mega Man 3, a NES game released in 1990 that sees Mega Man facing a new threat from the mysterious Dr. Wily, battling eight Robot Masters, gaining their weapons, and discovering that not everything—or everyone—is quite what it seems. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!
#150
September 6 · 1 hr 54 min
Retrotopia Talks Golden Sun
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Golden Sun, a Game Boy Advance game released in 2001 that follows a group of young Adepts on a quest to stop a powerful force from unleashing the ancient power of Alchemy upon the world. Packed with classic turn-based RPG combat, inventive Djinn mechanics, dungeon puzzles, and a memorable cast of characters, Golden Sun has earned its place as a fan favourite, and now, as the winner of our 2026 RPG Poll, it’s finally time to find out if it lives up to the hype. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!
#9
September 1 · 1 hr 52 min
RetroBytes Neo: September 2026
RetroBytes Neo has found its groove as a monthly hangout for gamers and pop-culture fans alike. Each month, Joe and Brian pull up a chair for an unscripted conversation that can go just about anywhere—from industry trends and gaming history to personal stories and the occasional completely unexpected tangent. For the September 2026 edition of RetroBytes Neo, we welcome Super Dave from the Anime Field Guide for a lively discussion about the fascinating relationship between anime and video games. Together, they explore how anime has influenced gaming, how video games have inspired anime adaptations, and why the two mediums have become so closely connected. From iconic franchises and beloved adaptations to games that feel like playable anime, they look at what makes the crossover work—and what happens when it doesn't. It's an entertaining conversation about fandom, nostalgia, and the unique way anime and video games continue to influence each other. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia where you can get this show 15 DAYS EARLY with a video bonus exclusive to Patreon. There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon topic. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord can all be found here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We offer a wide range of designs and continually add new ones. Get T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.
#149
August 30 · 1 hr 45 min
Retrotopia Talks Star Fox and Star Fox 64 Double Feature
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Star Fox, a Super Nintendo Entertainment System game released in 1993 that puts players in the cockpit of an Arwing as Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team battle the forces of Andross across the Lylat System, using the Super FX chip to bring fast-paced 3D space combat to the SNES. For the second half of our Double Feature, we are discussing Star Fox 64, a Nintendo 64 game released in 1997 that sees Fox McCloud and his team return to defend the Lylat System from Andross, combining explosive 3D dogfights, branching mission paths, memorable characters, and the introduction of the iconic Rumble Pak to create one of the N64's most celebrated space shooters. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!
#148
August 23 · 1 hr 33 min
Retrotopia Talks Pikmin
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Pikmin, a Nintendo GameCube game released in 2001 that follows Captain Olimar as he crash-lands on a mysterious planet and must work with tiny plant-like creatures called Pikmin to recover the missing parts of his spaceship before his life-support system runs out. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!
August 16 · 1 hr 40 min
Retrotopia Talks Just Cause 2
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Just Cause 2, a PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC game released in 2010 that drops players onto the massive island of Panau as Rico Rodriguez, a highly skilled operative tasked with overthrowing a ruthless dictator and uncovering the truth behind his missing mentor. Armed with a grappling hook, parachute, an arsenal of weapons, and an impressive collection of vehicles, Rico is free to explore the open world, cause mayhem, and pull off increasingly ridiculous stunts in one of gaming's most explosive playgrounds. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!.
August 9 · 1 hr 43 min
Retrotopia Talks Wonder Boy III The Dragon's Trap
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, a Sega Master System game released in 1989 that follows a brave adventurer cursed into becoming a lizard after defeating the fearsome Meka Dragon. To break the curse, players must journey across Monster Land, defeat powerful dragons, and transform into a variety of unique creatures, each with their own abilities that unlock new paths and secrets. Blending fast-paced platforming, exploration, and light RPG elements, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap is widely regarded as one of the earliest and best examples of the Metroidvania genre, rewarding curiosity and backtracking with a world full of hidden treasures and memorable challenges. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the Week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon-exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord can all be found here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!.
August 2 · 1 hr 32 min
Retrotopia Talks Resistance: Fall of Man
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Resistance: Fall of Man, a PlayStation 3 game released in 2006 that helped launch Sony's new console by throwing players into an alternate-history version of the 1950s, where humanity is fighting for survival against the terrifying Chimera. Combining intense first-person shooting, imaginative weapons, and massive battles, Resistance: Fall of Man delivered a gritty sci-fi campaign that showcased the PS3's power while laying the foundation for one of the console's earliest exclusive franchises. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon topic. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord can all be found here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!
August 1 · 1 hr 22 min
RetroByte Neo: August 2026
RetroBytes Neo has found its groove as a monthly hangout for gamers and pop-culture fans alike. Each month, Joe and Brian pull up a chair for an unscripted conversation that can go just about anywhere—from industry trends and gaming history to personal stories and the occasional completely unexpected tangent. For the August 2026 edition of RetroBytes Neo, we welcome Daniel for a lively discussion on one of gaming's most passionate communities: amateur game development. With game engines and development tools more accessible than ever, they explore why so many players dream of making their own game, the challenges that come with turning an idea into reality, and whether success should be measured by sales or simply finishing the project. From indie inspirations to personal experiences, it's an honest conversation about creativity, ambition, and what drives everyday gamers to become game developers. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia where you can get this show 15 DAYS EARLY with a video bonus exclusive to Patreon. There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon topic. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord can all be found here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We offer a wide range of designs and continually add new ones. Get T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.
July 26 · 1 hr 33 min
Retrotopia Talks Castle Crashers
Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Castle Crashers, an Xbox 360 game released in 2008 that blends frantic hack-and-slash combat, quirky humor, and colorful cartoon visuals into one of the most beloved couch co-op games of its generation. Whether you're battling hordes of enemies, unlocking new characters, or taking on giant bosses with friends, Castle Crashers delivers fast-paced action and endless replayability that has helped it remain a fan favorite for nearly two decades. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon topic. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord can all be found here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!

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